introvert

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introvert

/ˈɪn.tɹə.vɜːt/ UK
/ˈɪn.tɹə.vɝt/ US
/ɪntɹəʊˈvəːt/ UK
/ɪntɹoʊˈvəɹt/ US

Rhymes with -ɜː(ɹ)t

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From New Latin intrōvertere, from intro- (“within”) and vertere (“to turn”). Popularized as a psychological term by the German works of Carl Jung. By surface analysis, intro- + -vert.

noun introverts

An organ or other body part that is or can be turned inside out, especially an anterior portion of some annelid worms capable of retraction. Important distinctions which obtain amongst the various ‘introverts’ or intro- and e-versible tubes so frequently met with in animal bodies.
An introverted person: one who is considered more thoughtful than social, with a personality more inwardly than outwardly directed; one who often prefers to have time in non-social situations. An Extravert can hardly conceive the necessity which compels the Introvert to conquer the world by means of a system.
figuratively, proscribed A reserved person.

Opposite: extrovert, extravert

adjective more introvert · most introvert

alternative Alternative form of introverted They were noticeably more introvert, schizoid and desurgent in temperament.

verb introverts · introverting · introverted

To think about internal or spiritual matters. […] the Soul being straight, introverted […] into itself, and easily conforming to God's will and time […]
To withdraw an organ or body part within itself or its base. His awkward gait, his introverted toes, Bent knees, round shoulders, and dejected looks […]

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noun

Opposite: extrovert, extravert

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noun one who focuses primarily on their own mind, feelings, or affairs

Español	introvertido
日本語	内向的な人 naikōtekinahito
Português	introvertido
Français	introverti
Ελληνικά	εσωστρεφής esostrefís
Română	introvertit
Русский	интрове́рт introvért
العربية	اِنْطِوَائِيّ inṭiwāʔiyy

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@misc{introvert_2026,
  title = {introvert},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/introvert},
  urldate = {2026-11-06}
}